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Bennett Bars Palestinian State, Haredi Reform Before Election

7/28/2026

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Prime Minister Naftali Bennett said he will not allow a Palestinian state, if it harms Saudi normalisation.
Gadi Eisenkot criticised Netanyahu for not advancing a bill to end Haredi exemption from military service.
Israel will hold an election on 27 October that could end Netanyahu’s tenure.
A poll gave Likud 20 seats, Eisenkot’s Yashar party 23 seats, and Together 17 seats.
Bennett pledged to reform and integrate Haredim into the workforce.

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Prime Minister Naftali Bennett said he will not allow a Palestinian state, if it harms Saudi normalisation.
Gadi Eisenkot criticised Netanyahu for not advancing a bill to end Haredi exemption from military service.
Israel will hold an election on 27 October that could end Netanyahu’s tenure.
A poll gave Likud 20 seats, Eisenkot’s Yashar party 23 seats, and Together 17 seats.
Bennett pledged to reform and integrate Haredim into the workforce.